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Prioritizing Health is More Important Than Ever

By Lexi Brandon, Senior Marketing Communications Specialist, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines As a Marketing Communications professional with UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, I have… Continue Reading Prioritizing Health is More Important Than Ever

DEI Workplace Excellence Awards – Application Confirmation

The inaugural Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Workplace Excellence Awards is a community-fueled event. We want to recognize our companies who exemplify an inclusive work environment through their workforce, programs, and employee development initiatives. Continue Reading DEI Workplace Excellence Awards – Application Confirmation

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2021 Black & Brown Business Summit Vendor Fair

Visit the 2021 Black & Brown Business Summit Virtual Vendor Fair, featuring 28 businesses.

Tips for a Fast – Paced Housing Market

The summer home buying season is upon us – are you prepared to buy a home? With low inventory and sales prices climbing, this is a challenging time to be house hunting. Here are a few tips to be competitive. Continue Reading Tips for a Fast – Paced Housing Market

WDMLA Alumni

The purpose of the WDMLA alumni group is to support the overall program’s vision of building strong leaders and positively influencing the community.

Strong leaders have strong networks, and the relationships of this program continue to grow past the 9-months of curriculum. The alumni committee creates fun, engaging opportunities each quarter for alumni to re-connect and expand their network through the 400+ alumni base.

The alumni also helps with recruitment efforts and provide guidance to the current class for their class project. Continue Reading WDMLA Alumni

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WDM Watch List: Jordan Bouslog

WDM Watch List highlights emerging leaders each month that you should know. Continue Reading WDM Watch List: Jordan Bouslog

Rethink Iowa

Rethink Iowa™ is a community-led research and design fellowship that explores the relationship between philanthropy, economic health, and economic inclusion of historically disenfranchised communities throughout Iowa. Continue Reading Rethink Iowa

North Central Minority Supplier Development Council

The North Central MSDC partners with our Corporate Members to support their supplier diversity initiatives and with our MBE firms to support their business growth and development. Continue Reading North Central Minority Supplier Development Council

You Belong in Business, a Principal Podcast

On this podcast, entrepreneurs and business experts discuss practical solutions to the challenges small business owners like you face every day. Continue Reading You Belong in Business, a Principal Podcast

Diversify DSM

Diversify DSM is a coalition of small and medium-sized financial services companies that are committed to helping increase diverse and female representation in the DSM community. Continue Reading Diversify DSM

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WDM Financial Resources

Download a list of financial resources in West Des Moines and across the state here. Continue Reading WDM Financial Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the… Continue Reading U.S. Small Business Administration

IEDA Targeted Small Business Program

The Targeted Small Business (TSB) program is designed to help women, individuals with minority status, service-connected disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities overcome some of the hurdles to start or grow a small business in Iowa. Continue Reading IEDA Targeted Small Business Program

IA Source

IASourceLink is the go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners who need help starting, scaling, or accelerating their business in Iowa. Continue Reading IA Source

Community Impact & Engagement Committee

The WDM Chamber DEI Committee is led by attorney, entrepreneur, and management consultant Angela Jackson. The committee meets once a month to discuss initiatives including the Black & Brown Business Summit. Continue Reading Community Impact & Engagement Committee

Reignite CommUNITY

As companies and individuals embark or continue on their journey, this program’s goals are to help amplify businesses and people doing meaningful work for others. The purpose is to learn from and to also elevate those who have created inclusive work environments through their workforce, supplier diversity programs, employee development initiatives, community efforts, and more. Continue Reading Reignite CommUNITY

Member Spotlight – Allegra Marketing At the core, all of Allegra’s products and services help businesses get noticed, attract customers, and grow. Whether it’s a printed… Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail Continue Reading Allegra Marketing Print and Mail

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